- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · York, SC
Cotton Belt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cotton Belt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450381000366
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cotton Belt Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in York · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cotton Belt Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cotton Belt Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in York, SC.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Cotton Belt Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450381000366 · York, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13.8:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: York Comprehensive High (1,511 students)
Cotton Belt Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cotton Belt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Comprehen
York Comprehensive High
1,511 students
- York Middle
York Middle
789 students
- York Intermedi
York Intermediate
624 students
- This school 428
Cotton Belt Elementary
428 students
- Hunter Street 427
Hunter Street Elementary
427 students
- Hickory Grove- 401
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
401 students
What this shows Cotton Belt Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cotton Belt Elementary compares
Cotton Belt Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 3% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Cotton Belt Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 01 reports $14,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cotton Belt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comprehensive High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cotton Belt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in York
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cotton Belt Elementary
How many students attend Cotton Belt Elementary?
Cotton Belt Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in York, SC. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cotton Belt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cotton Belt Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cotton Belt Elementary?
76.0% of students at Cotton Belt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cotton Belt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cotton Belt Elementary is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in York, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cotton Belt Elementary?
Cotton Belt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cotton Belt Elementary rank among schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Cotton Belt Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in York, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in York on the city page.
What other schools are in York 01?
Besides Cotton Belt Elementary, York 01 also operates York Comprehensive High (1,511 students), York Middle (789 students), and York Intermediate (624 students). See the York 01 district page for the complete list.